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Recent Examples of mother wit
But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.
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Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother wit
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Anheuser-Busch will have to see how viewers react to its latest ad to determine if consumers think the Clydesdales still present good horse sense or represent a horse of a different color.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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This means that approximately 70 miles of Osceola County’s borders are being affected — and yes, your tax dollars are paying for those bordering counties’ lack of responsibility and common sense.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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To me, roundabouts feel like a fast and risky behavior that goes against my intuition and common sense.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The firm’s quantum services are timely guideposts for where the technology is in terms of readiness, what industry demand looks like, and how others can use these insights to plan their quantum strategy.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Folding laundry, loading dishwashers, cleaning kitchens, and navigating cluttered homes require many of the same perception, manipulation, and reasoning capabilities that would eventually allow robots to operate independently on a battlefield.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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In the City of Brotherly Love, Sirianni is stigmatized by the widespread perception of his limitations as an offensive strategist, and he’s often marginalized as a glorified caretaker of an operation fueled by an elite owner, rock-star GM, brilliant defensive coordinator and talent-rich roster.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Keep human judgment for when people return.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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